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{Now Closed} Giveaway // Summer (Cocktail) Reading

July 8, 2015 by elana 40 Comments

Giveaway: Summer Cocktail Books! // stirandstrain.comIf you’ve been pondering what to read at the beach this summer, look no further! Today Stir and Strain in hosting a summer reading giveaway… of boozy books!

Whether you’d like to delve deeper into the mysteries of Vermouth, give yourself a weekend DIY project making shrubs, or chill out with a rum laden tropical treat on your own private island (a.k.a. your couch), these 3 titles will get the job done. Countryman press will be sending one lucky Stir and Strain reader copies of Shrubs: An Old-Fashioned Drink for Modern Times, Vermouth: The Revival of the Spirit that Created America’s Cocktail Culture, and Tiki Drinks: Tropical Cocktails for the Modern Bar. Here’s a little more on each book:

Shrubs: An Old-Fashioned Drink for Modern Times – A definitive introduction to the world of shrubs, from Martha Washington’s secret formula, to recipes utilizing the best of the farmer’s market.

Vermouth: The Revival of the Spirit that Created America’s Cocktail Culture – Vermouth has been an overlooked, under appreciated bar staple for over half a century, but distiller Adam Ford has set out to reclaim it, by telling its unique and fascinating story, and sharing vermouth-centric recipes that showcase some of the nuanced craft vermouths now on the market.

Tiki Drinks: Tropical Cocktails for the Modern Bar – A fun, colorful book packed with recipes for drinks, syrups, creative garnishes and more, all using fresh juices and syrups for balanced flavors.

Giveaway: Summer Cocktail Books! // stirandstrain.comI have been nose deep enjoying these books this past month and I think you all would love them too! Check out the options below to enter and get up to 7 entries to win. Giveaway ends at 11:59pm PST July 14th, 2015. Please see terms and conditions below (sorry, only open to U.S. and Canada residents). Good Luck!

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  1. Lisa

    July 8, 2015 at 5:35 am

    fave beach cocktail? a classic margarita – not from mix, of course!!

    Reply
  2. Bridget

    July 8, 2015 at 6:00 am

    Hm, on the beach is tough, American beaches don’t normally allow alcohol. But if I could…it would likely be a very simple light and refreshing drink. Fruity and low alcohol, one doesn’t want to be so tipsy that one forgets sunscreen applications. Probably St. Germain with a little bit of prosecco, a twist of lemon, and club soda. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jaci H

    July 8, 2015 at 6:29 am

    I love a good Ti Punch!!

    Reply
  4. Samantha A

    July 8, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Hmmm favorite cocktail of the summer would have to be a white negroni.

    Reply
  5. Alex

    July 8, 2015 at 7:25 am

    I think I’d enjoy a Moscow mule, nice and refreshing!

    Reply
  6. Nicole

    July 8, 2015 at 7:36 am

    My favorite beach cocktail is one that I had in Hawai’i with a whole edible baby coconut! It was so refreshing and not too sweet.

    Reply
  7. John Langley

    July 8, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Mai Tai’s were made for the beach! Rum all day long!

    Reply
  8. Alex

    July 8, 2015 at 8:38 am

    I usually batch up ready to drink whiskey sour with a touch of Aperol. Drinking on beaches is illegal here so I usually put it in an empty juice carton.

    Reply
  9. Eric Henao (@erichenao)

    July 8, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Beach drink? Well if I’m not in a beach house, then a cold can of beer. Otherwise, margarita or a daiquiri, properly made of course!

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  10. Eric Henao (@erichenao)

    July 8, 2015 at 8:53 am

    That shrub book BTW is freaking awesome. Making my way through it. So so so good for summer drinks.

    Reply
    • Dietsch!

      July 8, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks, Eric!

      Reply
  11. Mike Boutté

    July 8, 2015 at 9:11 am

    SO trying to have as many cocktail books as my wife has cook books. Piña Coladas 4 Lyfe!

    Reply
  12. Rabi Fettig

    July 8, 2015 at 9:47 am

    My favorite beach cocktail is the French 75

    Reply
  13. Heather S

    July 8, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Mai Tai’s hands down 🙂

    Reply
  14. Monika J

    July 8, 2015 at 11:13 am

    moscow mule!

    Reply
  15. Laura

    July 8, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Anything tart and fruity! Especially if it involves grapefruit.

    Reply
  16. Shelley

    July 8, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    My favorite cocktail to have on the beach is Campari and tonic with lime!

    Reply
  17. Frederic Yarm

    July 8, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Can’t say that I have ever had a cocktail on the beach, but anything frozen or blended sounds dandy!

    Reply
  18. Jeff

    July 8, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    Love mezcal margaritas!

    Reply
  19. Gwyn

    July 8, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Strawberry shrub cocktails! So refreshing!

    Reply
  20. christopher g.

    July 8, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    Lapu Lapu!

    Reply
  21. Ashley

    July 8, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    Fresh margarita or a chilled bottle of white wine!

    Reply
  22. Daniel

    July 9, 2015 at 12:03 am

    I’ve been wanting the Shrubs book for a long time.

    Reply
  23. Jan

    July 9, 2015 at 12:42 am

    A nice negroni with a splash of fresh orange juice!

    Reply
  24. Eric

    July 9, 2015 at 4:02 am

    Classic daiquiri.

    Reply
  25. Jack C

    July 9, 2015 at 8:21 am

    Favorite beach cocktail is a Paloma.

    Reply
  26. Nico

    July 9, 2015 at 9:48 am

    If it’s really hot out, a nice low-alcohol bul is perfection.

    Reply
  27. Wes

    July 10, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    My favorite beach cocktail is the one in my hand!

    Reply
  28. Leigh

    July 11, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Michelada!

    Reply
  29. Jen Caputo

    July 13, 2015 at 7:07 am

    If I’m on a beach, it’s usually in Mexico, so there’s nothing I love more than an ice cold Paloma!

    Reply
  30. Bill

    July 13, 2015 at 7:20 am

    Is there ever a bad time for a gin & tonic? I thought not …

    Reply
  31. Dan

    July 13, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    I’m all about a Mai Tai for the beach!

    Reply
  32. Chris

    July 14, 2015 at 2:49 am

    I need some help to fill my newly purchased collection of tiki glasses.

    Reply
  33. Jenny

    July 14, 2015 at 6:23 am

    Fave beach cocktail? Anything with lime that I can drink out of a coconut! Cheers 🙂

    Reply
  34. Whitney T

    July 14, 2015 at 6:47 am

    Hands down I love a pina colada! Nothing says tropical beach like coconut!

    Reply
  35. Taylor Bushart

    July 14, 2015 at 11:31 am

    What’s my favorite cocktail on the beach? Definitely a Long Island iced tea. You can’t go wrong with a little rum diary.

    Reply
  36. bfg67

    July 14, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    mai tai

    Reply
  37. Minty

    July 14, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    Pina Colada!

    Reply
  38. Amy

    July 14, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I love beer on the beach!

    Reply

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